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Jazz take commanding 3-1 series lead with physical Game 4 victory

 Andy Larsen, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 11:30pm

In a physical, foul-laden game, the Jazz handily defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder to take a 3-1 series lead.

Motive elusive after van driver kills 10 on Toronto sidewalk

 Charmaine Noronha, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 10:28pm

Police in Canada's biggest city are piecing together witness accounts and surveillance video trying to determine why a driver plowed a rented van along a crowded sidewalk, killing 10 people and injuring 15 in what many said seemed a deliberate attack.

Utah veteran relives time aboard B-17 bomber he learned to fly during WWII

Jasen Lee, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 10:25pm

A 99-year old WWII vet was honored with an early birthday gift from his family. Richard Stucki, of Cedar City, enjoyed a VIP flight Monday aboard the Madras Maiden — one of only a dozen B-17 aircraft still flying today. He turns 100 in July.

Former corrections officer sentenced to prison after a decade on the run

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 9:43pm

A former Utah corrections officer convicted of forcible sex abuse more than a decade ago before going into hiding to avoid sentencing was sent to prison on Monday.

No typical double date: Trumps, Macrons dine at Mount Vernon

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 9:31pm

Tending to bonding before business, President Donald Trump and France's Emmanuel Macron opened the French president's visit Monday with an anything-but-ordinary double date with their wives at George Washington's house.

Closing arguments, deliberations loom in Bill Cosby retrial

 Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 8:49pm

Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial is set to go to the jury on Tuesday, but not before closing arguments pitting the prosecution's portrayal of a serial predator against the defense's contention that he's the victim of a "con artist" who made up drugging and molestation allegations to score a big payday.

Spokesman: George HW Bush hospitalized with blood infection

 Michael Graczyk, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 8:17pm

Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, a spokesman said Monday.

Davis County Sheriff's office reviewing handling of sexual harassment complaint

 Annie Knox, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 8:05pm

Five employees in the Davis County Sheriff's Office and jail were placed on paid leave amid a review of how the office handled a sexual harassment complaint.

Waffle House slaying suspect arrested after massive manhunt

 Sheila Burke, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 7:35pm

The mentally unstable gunman suspected of killing four people in a late-night shooting at a Waffle House restaurant was arrested near his apartment Monday after hiding from police for more than a day, authorities said.

‘He’s led a happy life’: Utah man makes the most of little time he has left

Connor Richards, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 7:32pm

Quinn Starks was given "weeks to months" to live after doctors discovered a tumor in his brain. He's making the most of his time left by doing the things he loves with friends and family.

Man steals car with 12-year-old in front seat, police say

 Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 7:00pm

A man stole a car with a boy inside over the weekend, then flagged down an officer to turn himself in, police say.

UHP warns motorcycle riders to 'ride as if you're invisible'

 Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 6:25pm

The Utah Highway Patrol is warning motorcycles riders they must ride with the mentality that no one can see them.

Pompeo nomination narrowly clears panel, goes to full Senate

 Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 6:23pm

Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state, avoided a rare rebuke Monday as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee narrowly recommended him, but the vote served as a warning shot to the White House as nominees to lead the CIA and Veterans Affairs are hitting stiff resistance.

Police identify motorcyclist killed in Riverton crash

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 5:52pm

Police identified a South Jordan man who died from injuries suffered after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup truck Sunday evening.

Travelers find 2 mortar shells near Escalante

 Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 5:16pm

A bomb squad destroyed a pair of mortar shells travelers found Thursday in a remote area near the town of Escalante, officials said.

Little-known Mike Kennedy to take on Mitt Romney in Utah GOP primary

Dennis Romboy, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 4:45pm

Mitt Romney will again face a Kennedy in an election with a U.S. Senate seat on the line. Not one of those Kennedys — this is Mike Kennedy, a state legislator from Alpine.

Charges: Wyoming man stabbed convenience store customer

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 4:13pm

A Wyoming man accused of stabbing a man who allegedly bumped into him in a Summit County convenience store has been charged with attempted murder.

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Best Buy, other new retailers choosing Station Park

Station Park  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 3:00pm

If you haven't been to Station Park in a while, it's time to go. Here are some exciting new retailers opening their doors in the coming weeks.

Hero customer rushes Waffle House killer and rips away his assault-style rifle

 Holly Yan, CNN  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 2:35pm

As soon as gunshots tore through the Waffle House, James Shaw Jr. bolted and hid in a restroom.

State Street intersection at 5300 S in Murray reopens after rollover crash

Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 2:04pm

The State Street intersection at 5300 South in Murray reopened after a rollover crash closed the northbound, eastbound and westbound lanes Monday morning, officials said.

U. announces search committee for new athletic director

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted   Apr 23rd - 2:02pm

University of Utah athletic director Chris Hill will call it quits in June after a 31-year career overseeing the athletic arm of the university. On Monday, the university announced its search committee to find his replacement.